Inferences and Reading Skills: Poetry

Based on details in Keep Going, the reader can conclude that the poet - 

• does not understand the reader

• has also experienced bad times

• has only lived a happy life

• does not want to relive hard times

Lines 7 and 8 of Keep Going address the issue of people -

• not trusting you

• saying mean things

• not believing in you

• saying you are not worthy

What inference can be made about line 16 in Keep Tryin’? 

• The speaker values courage.

• The speaker thinks people are weak.

• The speaker values honesty.

• The speaker thinks men are strong.

The fifth stanza of Keep Tryin’ leads the reader to believe that - 

• making a promise is only the start

• hustling will bring you more joy

• it is not too late to win 

• everyone is capable of change

Which line from the poem Keep Tryin’ best expresses a positive outlook on life? 

• Don't sit down somewhere and cry,

• Men who never whine a bit--

• That you'll win out anyhow,

• Where the true man is revealed,

What does the word solemn mean in line 22 of Keep Tryin’?

• not cheerful

• serious

• formal 

• hopeful

Lines 19 and 20 of Keep Going are mainly about -

• doing better than you did before

• asking for help when you need it

• getting good grades in school

• working to reach your potential

What message is at the root of the poem Keep Going?

• Things always seem bad until you look at 

       them in a different way.

• Many people come up against difficult 

       times in their youth.

• People who keep going are stronger 

       individuals.

• Continue living life because there is always 

       something good in the future.

Explain how you know that you have understood or comprehended the text after reading.

• I am able to find the main idea of the text

• I am able to summarize the most important details of the text

• I just know

• I ask the teacher

What is one skill that you use BEFORE you read a text?

• Determine my reading PURPOSE

• Reread

• Summarize

• Make an inference